CEO from North Korean Defector Background Establishes Large-Scale Dutch Coffee Production Line in Gwangju Pyeongdong Industrial Complex

Social Enterprise 'Jinsol' Supplies Concentrate to Domestic Coffee Shops... Product Quality Recognized

Built Over 40 Self-Developed Cold Brew Extraction Machines, Producing 2400ℓ Daily

Strict HACCP Hygiene Management and Leading Stable Job C

Jinsol established a state-of-the-art cold brew production line at the Gwangju Pyeongdong Industrial Complex last year and has since been targeting the national market. Photo by Social Enterprise Jinsol

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A female CEO of North Korean defector origin has established a large-scale Dutch coffee production line in Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and is targeting the market.

Social enterprise Jinsol (CEO Park Hyesung) is recognized for product quality by supplying coffee concentrate not only to its patented self-developed fully automatic coffee machines but also to over 1,000 domestic coffee specialty stores such as Coffee Bay and E-Land The Cafe.

The production line has passed HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification, boasting cleanliness and hygiene.

Moreover, CEO Park gained on-site experience by directly operating a Dutch coffee specialty store for about two years. At that time, the service of giving a donut with a cup of Dutch coffee became wildly popular.

Last year, they established 40 fully automatic cold brew extraction machines, producing up to 2,400ℓ of Dutch coffee daily. This is the largest scale of Dutch coffee production in Korea, excluding major domestic corporations.

They offer seven types of premium beans including special brands such as Yirgacheffe, Kenya, Guatemala, Mandheling, Supremo, and Tanzania.

The bean extraction method is drip-style, which requires a lot of time and effort. This method produces coffee with excellent taste and aroma.

Currently, they operate two directly managed stores in Gwangju, including the Cheomdan branch and Hwajeong branch, focusing on improving customer satisfaction.

Dutch coffee is a type of coffee created by the Dutch who researched coffee that could be preserved without spoilage during long sea voyages.

Director Park Taejun said, “Dutch coffee has lower caffeine content compared to espresso coffee, allowing you to feel the deep aroma unique to the beans,” and added, “We will also focus on the Dutch coffee franchise business, which can be started with small capital.”

CEO Park Hyesung of Jinsol stated, “After risking my life to defect from North Korea, I have started a new challenge with Dutch coffee in Gwangju, my second hometown,” and said, “We will do our best to create a sustainable business model and generate jobs for vulnerable groups.”

Meanwhile, Jinsol, which started as a social enterprise in 2018, is also leading efforts to provide stable jobs and social services for vulnerable groups such as North Korean defectors. Currently, about 20 people work as regular employees.

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